Is an Intestinal Infection a Viral Infection or a Bacterial Infection?
Symptoms of an intestinal infection may include abdominal pain, diarrhea, abdominal distension and blood in the stool. Enteritis can be classified as either viral or bacterial. Viral infections are usually self-limiting and are treated with rehydration. A bacterial infection, possibly due to recent travel or food poisoning, is a more serious condition. Antibiotics are often prescribed.
